If you want to vote in the election on 3 May, the latest date you can register is 17 April.

Can I vote at home and at university?

If your home and university addresses are in two different local authority areas, you can vote in local elections in both areas.

Please be aware, however, even if you are registered in two areas – at home and at university – you can only vote in one parliamentary constituency at a general election. It is a criminal offence to vote twice in a UK parliamentary election.

The Colchester Borough Council election on 3 May is a local election. So for this election you can vote in the Colchester election and at your home address (if elections are being held there).